Hyundai and Kia issued a recall notice for more than 600,000 vehicles to park them outside and away from buildings because of a "fire risk." They are recalling these vehicles to fix the issue..The Hyundai vehicles recalled for safety reasons are specific models made between 2010 and 2015. These models include the Accent, Elantra, Santa Fe, Tucson, Veracruz, Genesis, and Equus. .In Canada, about 326,942 vehicles are affected, and in the United States, approximately 1.6 million vehicles are part of the recall..According to Transport Canada, the problem with the Hyundai models is related to the anti-lock brake system. It can develop a brake fluid leak, which may lead to a short circuit..An electrical short can make the engine more likely to catch on fire, whether driving or when the vehicle is parked and turned off..Hyundai Canada said “no crashes, injuries, or fatalities (were) attributable to this condition” in Canada yet..Hyundai USA reported 21 vehicle fires and 22 “thermal incidents, including visible smoke, burning and melting” in the US related to the recalled vehicle models..Owners can continue driving the recalled vehicle models. However, it “recommends parking the vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.”.The owners of the impacted vehicles will receive notifications by mid-November..According to Hyundai Canada's statement, owners should bring their vehicles to a Hyundai service centre for a free replacement of the anti-lock brake system fuse..Customers can check if their vehicle is part of the recall by visiting Hyundai's website and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)..Kia is recalling specific models made between 2010 and 2017. These models include the Sportage, Optima, Forte, Sorento, Soul, Rio, Cadenza, Rondo, Borrego, and K900..In Canada, approximately 276,225 vehicles are affected by the recall, and in the US, about 1.7 million vehicles are part of the recall..The problem with the Kia vehicles is they also have a "fire risk," similar to the Hyundai models. .However, with the Kia vehicles, the issue is related to the brake hydraulic electronic control unit, which can experience a short circuit even when the vehicle is parked and turned off, according to Transport Canada..Kia owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from other cars or buildings until they can repair the vehicles..Kia USA reported six “melting components” incidents and four fires.
